US Bridges

South Main ST over Las Trampas Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.1 MI S Olympic Blvd · Structure no. 28C0075

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,700
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Main ST over Las Trampas Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying South Main ST over Las Trampas Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 106 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,820 by 2047. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Main ST
CrossesLas Trampas Creek
Location0.1 MI S Olympic Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.89471, -122.05891
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,700 (2019)
Projected traffic32,820 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Main ST over Las Trampas Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is South Main ST over Las Trampas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does South Main ST over Las Trampas Creek carry?

About 17,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is South Main ST over Las Trampas Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns South Main ST over Las Trampas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.